We are a long established law firm with offices located in Nowra and Batemans Bay.
We are a thriving and dynamic firm practising primarily in family law, property law (including conveyancing and leasing), wills and estates and general law.
We are searching for a career paralegal/ legal secretary to work closely with the Principal and the team.
About You
- Previous legal secretary experience - preferably within Real Estate/Conveyancing and general practice.
- Experience with PEXA is desirable and preferable.
- Experience with supporting a general legal practice.
- High attention to detail and level of accuracy in output is essential.
The Role
Your main duties in this role will include:
- Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with phone calls and Clients;
- Extensive file and diary management;
- Drafting, preparing and amending court documents and correspondence;
- Office management;
- Accounts and billing;
- Liaising with clients and professionals at all levels;
- Assisting the Principal Lawyer in all aspects of his skilled life.
Pay to commensurate with experience.
To be successful you MUST have:
- Experience as a Legal Secretary, paralegal or similar;
- Demonstrated ability to meet competing deadlines and work under pressure;
- Advanced office skills;
- Fast and accurate typing speed;
- Confidence to liaise with professionals at all levels;
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively;
- Great organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person
📌 Legal Secretary / Conveyancer / Paralegal
🏢 McNamara & Associates
📍 Nowra